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Do you need help teaching your child to learn and can't figure out what the problem is? Erin Hyer offers private consultations anywhere in the world via Zoom.


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EXPERT ADVICE FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL

Get a Second Opinion

If your pediatrician or teachers say "wait and see" or "he'll catch up," but you still have concerns, get a second opinion.

Look for the Underlying Cause

If your 1st grader is behind in reading, there is a reason. Look for the underlying cause. Ask why? It's not good enough to label a 'reading disorder' - we need to address the underlying weakness.

Expect Progress

Expect progress within a few months in any treatment program - not a 'cure' - but measurable improvement. If not, seek a second opinion.

Consider Language Processing

Before addressing "attention" issues, rule-out language processing problems. It's hard to attend, especially in a busy class, if one doesn't understand or can't keep up with the language demands.





WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR SERVICES?

The two year old who doesn't use true words, may only point or make unintelligible speech; may seem disinterested in talking; may be easily frustrated or hard to redirect; is not picking up new words every day; or does not naturally attempt to imitate your speech.
The three or four year old who is talking, but is very difficult to understand; may have trouble listening to a story; seems to be constantly moving with little interest in reciprocal exchange; may be slow to respond to questions or easily distracted; may have trouble with transitions, or may be overly clingy.
The kindergartener who struggles to follow directions or has difficulty remembering what was said; may daydream, or talk off-topic; may have an immature vocabulary; has trouble learning the sounds of each letter, or can't identify the initial and final sounds of basic words by the middle of the school year; may get easily frustrated; and may still be misprouncing several sounds.


1st-2nd Grade

The first or second grader who struggles while sounding out simple words, has difficulty remembering parts of a story; may talk a lot, but can be hard to follow; seems to get easily overwhelmed with school work; and may be overly sensitive about his reading skills.
The older student who has a history of difficulty with reading; may not be able to do homework independently; or seems to always need a support person; appears to never catch up; is disorganized and forgetful; may have been the "late talker," tries hard, but is still behind peers.